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Berganza Family History

Berganza Surname Meaning

Basque: habitational name from a place called Berganza (in Basque: Bergantza) in the province of Araba/Álava (Basque Country, Spain)

probably of pre-Roman origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Berganza family from?

You can see how Berganza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berganza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berganza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Berganza family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Berganza's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Berganza families in 1880.
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What did your Berganza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Mounter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berganza. 100% of Berganza men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Berganza women worked as a Mounter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mounter
    100%

What Berganza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Berganza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berganza census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 67 immigration records available for the last name Berganza. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Berganza. For the veterans among your Berganza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berganza lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Berganza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Berganza in 1985 was 65, and 40 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berganza ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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